Buzzing Bees and Lush Perfume Herald Spring's Arrival By Andrew Hearne This time of the year is one of my favourite - everything comes alive, and there's no place more alive at the moment than our citrus grove.These easy to grow small trees generally provide fruit through the cooler parts of the year, and given their high vitamin C content, and it's use in the prevention of colds and flu, the winter bounty they provide is timely.
Growing Espaliered Fruit Trees and other Shrubs By Catherine Smith A brief background on the ancient art of espalier. "Espalier originally referred to the frame or trellis on which the plant was trained. Today, espalier refers to both the plant and the horticultural technique of actually training the plant. And is seeing a revival of interest as it allows one to grow large quantities of fruit in a small space and for its architectural aesthetics in the landscape.